Terry Kelly, an employee with B.W. Sullivan Construction in Hattiesburg, braves cold weather Monday to work on the Centennial Gateway project at The University of Southern Mississippi. A privately funded initiative, the 125-foot-plus wide brick and cast stone structure will enhance the main entrance to campus in conjunction with the universityís 100th anniversary. It is scheduled for completion by Founderís Day, March 30. (University Communications photo by Steve Rouse)

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